Victorian Liberals launch bid to overturn Labor’s ‘draconian’ gas bans
Victoria’s opposition is launching a parliamentary attempt to unwind Labor’s restrictions on gas in new homes, setting up a major election-year fight over whether households should be…
Chris Minns backs possible trial of armed Jewish security guards at high-risk public events
NSW Premier Chris Minns has backed consideration of a controversial trial that could allow members of a private Jewish community security organisation to carry firearms while protecting…
Daughter paid parents $550k believing she was buying their Perth home — they say she was only renting
A Perth woman who says she paid her parents more than $550,000 over 11 years believing she was buying the family home she lived in has failed…
Labor faces ‘hidden tax on super’ backlash as $372bn in retirement assets caught in CGT row
The Albanese government is facing fresh accusations of imposing a “hidden tax on super” after financial industry analysis found at least $372 billion in Australians’ retirement assets…
Parents’ alleged legal threats ignite new row over viral footage of student anti-Hanson protest
A bitter new fight has erupted over footage of school students protesting Pauline Hanson, with claims that lawyers acting for parents are demanding the removal of a…
Islamic schools surge across Melbourne as eight rank among Victoria’s 20 fastest-growing independents
Islamic schools have emerged as some of the fastest-growing independent schools in Victoria, with new enrolment figures showing eight of the state’s top 20 biggest growers over…
One Nation’s 130,000 migration promise thrown into confusion after MP says real number could reach 230,000
One Nation’s signature promise to dramatically cut migration has been thrown into confusion after one of its federal MPs said the party could accommodate at least 100,000…
Adelaide woman jailed after exploiting disabled pensioner for commercial sex over three years
An Adelaide woman has been jailed after a jury found she deliberately exploited an elderly woman with an intellectual disability, pressuring her into commercial sexual activity over…
Three hospitalised after violent brawl and makeshift weapons found at Melbourne immigration detention centre
Three detainees have been taken to hospital after a violent early-morning brawl at Melbourne’s immigration detention centre, with makeshift weapons discovered inside the facility as authorities investigate…
AFP spending figures ignite debate as counter-terrorism gets $152m while protection receives $523m
New Australian Federal Police spending figures have intensified scrutiny of Australia’s national security priorities after revealing the agency allocated about $152 million to counter-terrorism in 2024–25 while…